Chapter 71

After handling his work, Emmett found out Clara and Aiden were nowhere to be found.

He scoured the kitchen, living room, and dining room but still, no sign of them.

Just as he was about to hit up Clara on her cell, it dawned on him that it was midday and they could be snoozing. So, he headed towards Clara’s room.

He gingerly pushed open the door to find Clara and Aiden fast asleep.

A small smile crept onto Emmett’s face. He didn’t expect Clara to hit it off with Aiden so quickly.

He had thought that if he ever tied the knot, Aiden would be against it since they were both cut from the same cloth – not the easiest people to get along

with

Sneaking out of the room, he was just about to step out when Sophia called.

“Emmett, it’s nap time for Aiden!”

already put

Be careful, you know. Aiden’s just a kid. If something’s up, he might not

a glance at Clara’s door, “You

putting up a front. Not saying she’s bad or anything,

Aiden stay here. So, stop second–guessing everything. Aiden’s doing great here. Sure Clara’s his stepmom, but I’m

I feel better hearing you say that.”

a sound sleep.

bug in her arms, it

a just–awake Clara

Aiden had a horse riding lesson, that she finally

Melendez,

getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden seems to be quite taken

it’s fate?” Clara gave

read between the

seem… well cut out

cut out or

you the

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